Irvine Housing Prices: The Highs, Lows, and In Between

For a snapshot of housing prices in Irvine, I listed the numbers for the highest- and lowest-priced homes in Irvine as well as numbers for an Irvine home that is priced near the median*. Here they are:

The highest-priced home in Irvine is currently at 26 Grey Owl 92603. This home, located in Irvine’s most expensive neighborhood, Shady Canyon, has been on the market for over 260 days.

  • grey-owl-3Asking price: $17,500,000 ($1,296/SF)
  • HOA fee: $500
  • What: detached house built in 2008
  • Size:5 beds/9 baths with 13,500 square feet
  • Previously sold: June 30, 2003 for $2,792,000 Note: Since this house was built in 2008, I am guessing that this 2003 sale was for the land only.

The lowest-priced home in Irvine is at 228 Orange Blossom #34 92618. This short sale, located in the Orangetree neighborhood, went on the market in October 2008 for $180,000 and has had numerous price reductions.

  • orange-blossom-lowendAsking price: $130,000 ($276/SF)
  • HOA fee: $240/month
  • What: condo built in 1976
  • Size: 1 bed/1 bath with 471 square feet
  • Previously sold: October 29, 1997 for $62,500

An example of a mid-priced Irvine home is at 1 Misty Run 92614. This home, located in the Woodbridge neighborhood, has only been on the market for about a week.

  • misty-runAsking price: $549,000 ($339/SF)
  • HOA fee: $279
  • What: condo built in 1981
  • Size: 3 beds/2 baths with 1625 square feet
  • Previously sold: n/a

*According to Redfin, the median selling price in July for an Irvine home was $550,000 or $322 per square foot. According to Trulia, the median selling price for Irvine homes that were on the market between July and September was $560,000. And, finally, according to the California Association of Realtors, Irvine’s median selling price was $589,000 in July and $580,000 in August.